French writer, Simone Weil once said, “To be rooted is perhaps the most important and least recognized need of the human soul.” Part of the mission of America’s Kids Belong is helping kids do just that. To be rooted and…
Trauma is a buzzword right now but one that we cannot overlook when it comes to helping youth in foster care or who have been adopted. We are thrilled to have Ryan and Kayla North join us as we dive…
Tennessee Kids Belong Partners with ECTN Every Child TN (ECTN) is a new initiative to mobilize all Tennesseans to care for children, youth, and families before, during, and after foster care. ECTN is a comprehensive and coordinated entry point for…
America’s Kids Belong’s 2024 FosterCon webinar series held an online webinar (now available online) titled Fostering Permanency. The webinar featured Pam Willis, who along with her husband, found her “Yes” in her 50s, after raising five bio kids. The couple…
In the realm of foster care, few voices resonate as deeply as that of Dr. John DeGarmo. As the founder of The Foster Care Institute, Dr. DeGarmo has dedicated his life to guiding families through the complexities of the foster…
I Belong Project™ Spotlight – Middle Tennessee Every child deserves a loving, supportive home. Recently, a group of remarkable kids were filmed at Trevecca Nazarene University as part of the I Belong Project™. The I Belong Project™ uplifts the stories…
Reunification. A word that often creates high emotions and deep pain for foster families. A word that creates hope and a second chance for biological families. Reunification. The goal of foster care. When I chat with families interested in fostering,…
Every child deserves a family, a place to belong. This is the heartbeat of behind our work. Each day our team works to recruit new foster parents to step up for vulnerable kids. We empower businesses and faith communities to…
10 WAYS TO SPEND INTENTIONAL TIME WITH KIDS IN YOUR CARE THIS SUMMER Summer is a wonderful time to strengthen the bonds within foster families, creating a sense of belonging and connection. The warmer months offer countless opportunities for shared…
Each May we celebrate Foster Care Awareness Month. Intended to raise awareness of the needs of kids children and youth in the U.S. foster care system who need temporary – and sometimes permanent – homes with safe, nurturing families. Yet…
In honor of Child Abuse Prevention month, we asked former foster youth, mom, and America’s Kids Belong staff Christina Bauer to shed light on how foster families can avoid creating more trauma for the kids in their care. (Watch our…
